Q&A: Total Produce on the changing dynamics of European produce markets

The head of Europe's largest fresh produce distributor says a prolonged Russian import ban would lead to structural changes, but is upbeat about prospects for berries, organics and exotics in Mediterranean markets.

February 20 , 2015

U.S.: Sunkist grower payments up by a quarter in 2014

Revenue surpassed US$1 billion for the largest citrus shipper in the U.S. last year, bolstered by a new partnerships in India and Brazil.

February 19 , 2015

U.S. port row has compromised US$50M in Chilean fruit exports, says Fedefruta

The U.S. Ambassador to Chile received leaders of Fedefruta yesterday to discuss effects from the West Coast port dispute.

February 19 , 2015

Mexico: Social responsibility alliance to 'expand' into retail, foodservice

Although no U.S. retailers have yet been invited to join a newly formed social responsibility alliance in Mexico, Wal-mart has pledged its support and has made several key changes since a damning LA Times investigation.

February 19 , 2015

Raspberries may be culprit in Australian Hep A outbreak

The Australian distributor that recalled frozen berry products is concentrating on raspberries from a specific source in China as a possible cause of the recent Hepatitis A outbreak.

February 18 , 2015

USDA considers allowing avocado imports from second Mexican state

Mexico's second-largest avocado production state could soon be allowed to ship the Hass variety to the U.S.

February 18 , 2015

U.S.: Perez port meetings 'positive and productive'

The U.S. Department of Labor says Secretary Perez yesterday told both parties in the West Coast port conflict an immediate agreement was 'imperative'.

February 18 , 2015

Valfrutta aims to make Cornelio Italy's signature pepper brand

A unique pepper variety developed by Enza Zaden and grown in Sicily is on track for 12-month production and an ambitious export scheme.

February 18 , 2015

U.S.: Port of Oakland imports down 39% on 2014

The U.S. Department of Labor says Secretary Perez will today meet with both parties in the ongoing West Coast port conflict and 'urge them to resolve their dispute quickly.'

February 17 , 2015

U.S.: Fresh Del Monte back in the black

Higher selling prices and greater banana volumes helped a leading produce multinational shake off its 2013 loss to record a net income of US$142.4 million for 2014.

February 17 , 2015